A fairground safety inspector has been given a temporary ban as part of the probe into a rollercoaster crash which left eight children injured.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a prohibition notice banning the independent operator from carrying out any more inspections while its investigation into the crash last month at M&D's theme park at Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, continues.

Fairground owners who have had rides inspected by the man, who has not been named by the HSE, have been told to take 'appropriate action'.

Eight children and two adults were taken to hospital after the Tsunami ride derailed and plunged 20ft to the ground on Sunday June 26.

10 people - eight children and two adults - were rushed to hospital after the ride in Motherwell derailed

Liam Boyle, 11, was one of the 10 people injured when the Tsunami ride at the theme park malfunctioned.

The schoolboy was praised for his 'unbelievable' bravery after he was trapped in the wreckage of the crash.

Since that day, the youngster has had to go through two operations after his hand was almost completely severed and his leg was badly broken.

Former army medic Robert McCutcheon, who was one of the first to help Liam following the crash, said he was amazed by the courage the youngster showed.

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Mr McCutcheon, 31, who works as a transport manager, said: 'I was absolutely amazed at how Liam reacted - he was so calm and he even managed to crack a few jokes.

'I have seen grown men in a battlefield who haven't been that composed.

'For an 11-year-old, he was absolutely incredible. Because he was so calm and cooperative it made things a lot easier.'

Two other children were said to be in a serious condition.

Mangled wreckage could be seen at M&D's amusement park after the Tsunami rollercoaster derailed (left) and those on the ride had to be rescued (right)

People at the theme park helped out and tried to move the wreckage caused when the ride derailed

HSE said in a statement: 'HSE is currently investigating the crash of the Tsunami ride at M&D's theme park on Sunday June 26 and will continue to work closely with Police Scotland and the Crown Office while the cause of the incident is established.

'As part of the ongoing investigation, HSE has taken enforcement action against an independent fairground ride inspector.

'They have been served with a prohibition notice which prevents them from undertaking any inspection of fairground rides until the condition of the prohibition notice is fulfilled.

'HSE is working with industry bodies to ensure all fairground owners are aware of the prohibition notice.

'Ride owners directly affected by this individual's work are being contacted through industry bodies to ensure they are able take any appropriate action that is necessary.'

Indoor areas of the amusement park have reopened since the crash but outdoor sections and all rides remain closed.

A spokeswoman for M&D's said: 'We're unable to comment on any decisions taken by HSE.'

Liam Boyle (left and right), 11, was one of the 10 people injured when the Tsunami ride at the theme park malfunctioned